I fell in the shower yesterday. I hit my face twice, first on my upper lip/nose area, then on my cheek/eye area. I swelled up, thought I broke my nose. But I am fine!!! I got a CT scan today, I just bruised my facial bones. Swelling is down now... thank god. Could have been a lot worse ey?
Zebrah doodled me something awesome!!! I love that woman.
WOW!!!! Thank you so so much for all the amazing comments on my new set Vesuvian shot by the AMAZING Alissa! We shot the set in downtown Columbus, OH. Zephr, Sunshine, and Annasthesia were our "look-outs" for pedestrians. We are pretty sure there was a drug deal going on behind us, and right after we finished shooting - the tornado sirens started to go off in the city and it began to hail! If you have not seen it yet, go show some love
In other news, I got most of the outline done on the rest of my sleeve yesterday!! Loo Pimble is my tattoo artist, he is awesome. It is storm chasing themed! I got a tornado coming out of an old record player, a compass for chasing storms, and the 'eye' of the storm. I still have some space to fill and I will be adding color soon. Ch-ch-check it out
Took me a while to figure out how to sleep with out my new tattoo touching anything, and I did it! I propped up my armpit and hand and I didn't move all night, genius!
I am starting to do burlesque. My character is a Spaniard (since I am now a Spanish citizen). I am learning flamenco and moves for bull fighting to incorporate into my routine. I need to make my outfit and come up with a name for myself, but I have the best teachers. I really needed a hobby so this will work out well I hope.
My new set "Vesuvian" shot by Alissa goes up on the 26th! I try to do something very different with each of my sets. This was so fun to shoot because we were in public downtown Columbus, OH. Then right after we finished shooting, the tornado sirens went off in the city and it started hailing!
I am getting the rest of my sleeve done on the 27th - it is going to be storm chasing themed, since I have been obsessed with storms since i was 5. I was in the eye of hurricane Andrew, category 5, my room exploded (I was in my mom's room, thank god). We lost our second floor while we hid in the downstairs bathroom. I was also in a small boat for a category 1 hurricane, that was scary. I've been in countless hurricans - I honestly could not tell you how many I have been in. I am obsessed with reading about storms, and the stories that go with them. I got The Weather Channel app on my phone for severe updates - so I could know when to look outside or drive down the road to look
I went to Chicago for a couple days! Of-course they were the 2 hottest days... got a little heat stroke, but it was sooooo great to see my friend Robley.
My next trip is to Denver, CO in August! ...and after that is the Shootfest I am throwing in Florida (so many hot ladies coming, holy shit!!!).
My dog died 3 years ago today - rest in peace my furry bff! (she was 17 years old)
Here is a ridiculous conversation I had with 4 middle aged customers at my craft beer bar...
Me: Can I get you guys another round?
Customer: What is your favorite beer on draft right now?
Me: The Ichtegems Grand Cru, it's a sour.
Customer: What's it called?
Me: Ichtegems Grand Cru - it's a weird name but it's sour, sweet, salty, color of red wine.
Customer: What's it called?
Me: Icht-e-gems.
Customer: I'm sorry, I am having a hard time hearing you - what is it called?
Me: Icht--e---gems, Ichtegems.
Customer: (puzzled look)
Me: Do you want a sample of it?
Customer: Ya sure, what's it called?
Me: Ichtegems Grand Cru, I'll be right back. --- Ok, here you go.
Customer: Oh, that is good, what's it called again?
Me: Ichtegems, that is who makes it. Grand Cru is the style.
Customer's friend: Oh what did you get a taste of?
Customer: Ma'm what's it called again?
Me: Ichtegems Grand Cru, it's a sour.
Customer's friend: What is it called?
Me: Ichtegems, Icht-----ehhhh-----gemsss
Customer: I'll take one.
Funny story - Alissa and I were shooting in a public downtown Columbus area a little while ago. Annathesia, Zephyr, and Sunshine were our 'look-outs' for pedestrians. Our code word was Goose (for someone coming). If it was more than one person, Geese. Family of Geese was a scary thing to hear, me being naked and fumbling to get dressed quickly to not get caught. Family of Geese on Bicycles was HOLY SHIT fuck fuck fuck get dressed FAST. There was also a dude hanging out behind us for a while, he ended up leaving - for a drug deal that happened nearby, then left completely (that we know of haha).
With that said, the set is still being edited, but here is a teaser
Also in SG news, I am planning a shootfest in September. I rented a giant house on the ocean, and there are 11 girls coming so far - several more are planning their trip now. If any gals are interested in coming - PM me for the group link. I am shooting a multi with Myrtle in this room - maybe we could get Mnislahi to join us in the multi?!
I am still missing Hell City... I miss the girls, I miss the fun. Here is a video the lovely Shotgun made for Inked Magazine's website. My favorite part is the clip where I am on stage with Tita when the whole crowd was singing Happy Birthday to me. Link to video/ Inked Mag blog
I have a huge crush on actor Casey Affleck - his voice is what gets me every time. His voice makes me melt, it's sincere and sexy.
I am submitting a few paintings to an art show. We have monthly art shows at my work, they are silent auctions - this particular one is animal themed and a percentage of sales goes to an amazing animal shelter that rescues all kinds of animals.
--Two snails having sex--
--Some sort of deer-ish animals--
--Anteater pooping angels (my roommate's idea)--
WOAH! So.......... mother fucking Hell City. Yup. I think I am addicted now. I got a tattoo by Trevor Collis, hung out with some fellow SG's, partied. My birthday was saturday and when I was on stage about to hand out an award for a tattoo, everyone sang happy birthday to me! It was really sweet
HUGE thanks to Sunshine and Alissa for all their help getting me a place to stay/rides to the airport/always welcoming me with the warmth of their hearts!! Also, Wit and Sunshine bought booze for me to drink for my b-day. Awww shucks you guys Thanks to Shotgun for shooting my first pics for Zivity . Thanks to all the Hell City peeps for showing us love and smiles! Wit and Glitch shot a multi, I can't tell you about it cause it gets me too hotttt to think about. Oh and we got an AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING American flag and certificate in honor of the Suicide Girls - from a very lovely man. In return we gave him a year membership, I think Alissa picked up that tab for him - what an amazing gal right?!
So great to see all you lovely ladies again and meet so many more! I am truly blessed.
HELL CITY HELL CITY HELL CITY!!!! I will be working the SG booth in Columbus this coming weekend. I'm pretty stoked. I get to shoot with Alissa again, Shotgun may shoot some pics of me and video tape me answering some questions, and I get to stay with Exning - Sunshine - Wit - and some others I am unsure of yet. I went shopping today and got some sexy things
I went to the springs yesterday, and I impressed myself with my kayaking skillz!
Big news. I. Got. A. Smart phone! I have been happily living in ancient times with what I call 'the red brick' which was only good for calling and texting. Well, I finally gave in - it hit me when I was in Ohio for a big SG party. Everyone was taking photos with their phones and tagging each other on Instagram. Then my roommate introduced me to Draw Something. So! I haggled T-mobile and got the phone I wanted for free.
In other news, I am going to Hell City in Columbus. I am super excited. I get to shoot with Alissa again, and I will be staying with Sunshine, Exning, Wit, and some others - not sure who yet.
Also! My amazing craft beer bar is moving down the street to a bigger location! Very happy about that. I really love my job. I can't imagine not working with good beer. I love talking about it, serving it, and especially finding a new beer for someone to fall in love with.
I hate ending sentences with prepositions.
Here are some of my bartending pet peeves:
1.) Don't give me shit about IDing you. Just show me the fucking ID. Simple. I swear to god if you are younger than me and giving me shit for IDing you, I will break a bottle on your head and then shove it up your ass.
2.) Don't wave me down on a busy night and then sit there looking at the menu saying 'ummmmm, hmmmmm.....' Dude, seriously? You waved me down and you don't know what you want? I'll happily help you pick, but don't sit there and just go 'uhhhhhhh.....'. Morons.
3.) Don't stand in the 'service bar only' area. There are 2 signs, and ppl still stand there, making it impossible for servers to get their beer orders. READ. It's one of the first things we learn as children. C'mon now.
I saw Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band for the second time monday night. It was AMAZING. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend checking them out. I played the same stage as them 3 or 4 years ago at Florida Music Festival and was soooo stoked to know they were going to play here again. I am going to interview them and see if SG wants it for the site. We shall see. Just trying to think up some questions to ask them.
Random fact: Sometimes I replace J's with Y's. I call Jimmy John's, Yimmy Yohns. I call Jessica, Yessica. Sometimes I replace Y's with J's. So instead of 'yes', I say 'jes'. Useless information, jes.
A little Yesenia history lesson photo blog style!!
My dad before he left Spain and met my mother
My mother before she met my dad
My parents on their wedding day
Me after I was born
Picking my nose in Michigan
In Spain with my papa
I went to private school on an island
I was a cheerleader for 8 years
And now I am a Cicerone Certified craft beer server at my favorite bar!
I got most of the outline on my back tattoo done a few days ago, lot's more work to be done!
Super excited to go back to Columbus for Hell City!!! Just found out Exning is going! I will be staying with Sunshine and Wit and some others - not sure who yet! Alissa will be shooting another set for me - amazing!!!
On a side note - I have always wanted to chase tornados and watching The Weather Channel all day has just intensified my craving. This hurricane season better be good. It's been boring as fuck the past 5 years.